“We’re not voiceless. Pass the mic.” With an especial focus on mental health, music, and celebrating black love, without further … More
Author: Sophia Ismaa
My blog is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. Except I do know that it comes in certain flavours: Books, Poetry, Social Justice and Life.
Okay, fine! It’s a personal blog.
A Collection of Cultures: An Interview with Osi // Guest Post (1)
“We’re not voiceless. Pass the mic.” I don’t know how other POC bloggers feel, but I’ve always felt that there … More
3 Shows I’ve Been Watching
I haven’t posted anything on TV and film in such a long while which is such a shame because I’ve … More
3 Reasons Why Pride and Prejudice is Overrated
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want … More
Breaking the Silence
*** Trigger Warning *** A few months ago, I wrote about my writing being performed for the Young Muslim Voices … More
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Book Review
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Book Review Genre: Fiction, Africa, Contemporary Fiction, Feminism, Literary Fiction See more on Goodreads Ifemelu … More
Rapid Book Reviews (3)
Book reviews of A Little History of Philosophy, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns), and The Story of Tracy Beaker.
A Collection of Cultures: an Interview with Jay // Guest Post (Part Two)
“We’re not voiceless. Pass the mic.” If you’ve missed part one, click here! Otherwise, we’re getting straight to it! I … More
A Collection of Cultures: an Interview with Jay’s Brainstorms // Guest Post (Part One)
We aren’t voiceless, pass the mic. I don’t know how other POC bloggers feel, but I’ve always felt that there … More
Trip to Paris: Day Three
Lol, remember when I said I would ease my way back into blogging by writing lighter posts, well joke’s on … More
Milestone – My Writing is being Performed on Stage by Young Muslim Voices
Just under a month ago, I submitted a short piece to Young Muslim Voices not knowing whether it would be … More
Trip to Paris: Day Two
Both me and my sister wake up on day two with no desire to leave our beds because we both … More
Trip to Paris: Day One
Can you believe that, for eight years, I hadn’t been on a holiday abroad until August this year. I made … More
A Collection of Cultures: an Interview with TheWebWeavers // Guest Post
We aren’t voiceless, pass the mic. I don’t know how other POC bloggers feel, but I’ve always felt that there … More
Top 5 Black Mirror Episodes
After the lacklustre fifth season, I got to reminiscing previous Black Mirror seasons. I began watching Black Mirror earlier on … More
8 Thoughts on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix // Part Two
*hem hem* Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling Continuing on from Part One where … More
8 Thoughts on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix // Part One
“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling As … More
A Collection of Cultures: An Interview with Suziey // Guest Post
We aren’t voiceless, pass the mic. I don’t know how other POC bloggers feel, but I’ve always felt that … More
5 Thoughts on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire // Part Two
Continuing on from Part One, today I will be discussing why Ron did not deserve the flak he received for … More
5 Thoughts on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire // Part One
I may have set my expectations far too high for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, deeming it to … More
